Repurposed auto/truck parts

[trainman1385]

In the last month I completed two different projects using parts off of an old ford truck and an old chevy. The first is a bench and the second is wall art and holds two speakers in my garage. If you have done something similar please add them to this thread.
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[psychob0b1977]

That grill speaker panel is awesome!

Thanks for the idea...

 

[blaperle]

flywheel and bicycle parts clock

 

[383 240z]

Love the grille with speakers for headlights. I've got a decent CJ grille I just may have to "borrow" that for my shop! Keith

 

[Ray-CA]

Look at #12 for my project (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67440) It's currently in storage but it will be wired to the garage door opener in the new shop.

Ray

 

[38Chevy454]

I've posted this before, but it is repurposed car part. Garage door awning made out of left over parts from the Jag suspension donor:

 

[Lippyp]

Please tell me the Jag headlights actually light up.

 

[psychob0b1977]

That awning is awesome! I am jealous!

 

[NUTTSGT]

flywheel and bicycle parts clock

Do you have the sections of the chain tack welded to hold their shape ?

 

[Big-Foot]

flywheel and bicycle parts clock

Having had to drill holes in a flex plate (very hard steel), I can appreciate the effort that went into this.. Nice job!!

 

[HelisandHarleys]

That awning is awesome! I am jealous!

+1. That is way cool. The OP's projects are nice too.

 

[blaperle]

Do you have the sections of the chain tack welded to hold their shape ?

yes there tack welded on the back just to hold the number shape
Brian

 

[Ryf]

Do you have the sections of the chain tack welded to hold their shape ?

if you don't want to weld them (dont know if he did or not) a hardened punch and a hammer at the pins on the back would make them stick enough to hold a shape. you hit the area next to the pin to pinch the chain some, do it on a piece of wood to keep from scratching up the opposite surface.

to " blaperle" the love the idea of the clock, thanks for sharing, now that it has patina are you going to clear coat it?

 

[blaperle]

if you don't want to weld them (dont know if he did or not) a hardened punch and a hammer at the pins on the back would make them stick enough to hold a shape. you hit the area next to the pin to pinch the chain some, do it on a piece of wood to keep from scratching up the opposite surface.

to " blaperle" the love the idea of the clock, thanks for sharing, now that it has patina are you going to clear coat it?

I don't think so, you can see where I cleaned some of the heavy rust with a wire wheel and at that point I decided to leave it be and coated it with wd40

 

[Jay Sco]

Rear end of a 63' Impala with the bench from a 79' Dodge pickup.

 

[Periodic]

sweet ideas guys!

 

[ilovevocs]

Awesome work guys!

 

[HTGTS350]

Made last night.

 

[Odd Rodder]

Wicked cool ideas! Yes, my use of the word "Wicked", is Canadian, so what of it? Great ideas are universal!

 

[HOTFR8]

My Wood Heater made from Truck Brake Drums.

 

[clueless]

guess that would retain heat for a while when off!!! i know they are still hot hrs after the last braking!!! how did you cut holes in it for the pipe and fueling it?